grandpa’s Goulash

There are a few recipes from my mom that have stuck with me in my life. This is a one pot meal that my Dad loved more than just about anything. I think we had it at least once a week while we were growing up – and Dad always got the leftovers!

INGREDIENTS:

2 pound of ground beef

1 large sweet onion, diced

4 cups of elbow macaroni (uncooked)

1 (10 ounce) can of tomato soup

1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes

1 (23 ounce) jar of marinara sauce

1 (6 ounce) can of tomato paste

3 cups water

½ teaspoon of salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 cups shredded colby jack cheese

HOW I MAKE IT:

Brown the ground beef and onion together in a large skillet. Remove from heat and drain.

Add the soup, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste, water, and spices. Stir well and bring to a low simmer.

Add uncooked macaroni and cover the skillet, reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring every five minutes to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan. If additional moisture is needed, add water as necessary.

Sprinkle cheese on top, cover until melted and serve!

Servings: 8 to 10 servings